[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 67 (Friday, April 29, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E632]
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                    IN MEMORY OF SERGIO KLOR DeALVA

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                             HON. SAM FARR

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, April 29, 2016

  Mr. FARR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Sergio Klor 
DeAlva. Members take the floor more regularly than we would like, to 
speak to the value of our friends, mentors and constituents who have 
left us in this life. But it is always more difficult when we speak of 
members of our family. Sergio was a member of the Farr family who was 
taken from us in a tragic car accident late Monday night.
   Sergio served as an intern in my office. He was such a unique 
spirit. Engaging, kind and ever helpful. One of our staff fondly 
remembers watching Sergio engage with my constituents on tours and in 
the office and enjoying the smile and sense of humor he brought to 
every situation.
   Upon leaving us, he returned to UC Santa Cruz where he ran for and 
won a place on the student council. He later would volunteer his time 
as a part of the campaign team of our colleague, Mike Honda. At 24, he 
had amassed a resume that spoke to the dedication and passion he had 
for civil service in whatever community he found himself. I was and 
continue to be impressed with this young man's ambition. His future 
would have undoubtedly been one of public service. We need more men and 
women like Sergio.
   Upon leaving my office, interns are asked to participate in an exit 
interview. In this interview, the very last question asks if there is 
anything we should be left with. Sergio answered this question in the 
form of a self composed poem.
   Mr. Speaker, I close with a quote from my young intern.
   ``I cannot tell the future
   but I can see mine here
   But until that day
   Know
   that I will miss this place.''
   Rest assured, Sergio, this place will miss you too.

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